The 5-day warning strike embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, entered the second day today, as patients expressed frustration over their inability to receive treatment in public hospitals. The situation was particularly worse in public hospitals in Nasarawa State and Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, ABUTH, Kaduna, where patients were […]
Month: September 2024
Buhari, Outgoing Governors share N655bn as final FAAC allocation
President Muhammadu Buhari and all outgoing governors yesterday, received their final Federation Account allocations of N655. 932 billion This was contained in the communique issued at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). TheHILL observed that the figure represents a decrease of N58.7bn compared to the N714.63bn shared in March 2023. The […]
Tinubu’s inauguration: Programmes begin Thursday, FG invites over 65 world leaders
About 65 world leaders, including Heads of State, have been invited to grace the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, who will be sworn in as the 16th President of Nigeria on May 29. Also expected at the nation’s seventh transition ceremony are past presidents, diplomats, heads of international organisations and prominent Nigerians and […]
Gunmen kidnap corps members returning from camp in Rivers
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped some National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the victims were on their way back from the recent orientation camping exercise in Ondo State. They were abducted around 9 p.m., Tuesday, on their way to Port Harcourt. The incident […]
Throne Tussle: Etuboms maintain that Obong of Calabar is sacked
… begin process of selecting new Obong Surviving members of the Etuboms’ traditional rulers council of the palace of the Obong of Calabar have summoned a meeting to call on Western Calabar traditional rulers council to forward names of qualified nominees intending to occupy the revered throne of the Obong of Calabar, which had […]
Kosam Global Hotel opens in Uyo, promises topnotch services
A new luxurious and elegant hospitality outfit; Kosam Global Hotel and Suites, has opened for business in the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with a promise to give its clients good treats that would make them feel at home throughout their stay in the facility. The 20-unit hospitality facility located on a serene […]
10th NASS: I’ll be Senate President for all Nigerians, not for APC alone — Akpabio
***Says his tenure will ensure that Nigeria generates its needed revenue, plans to settle all the Debts Reach out to all aggrieved Aspirants, Ayade tells Akpabio, others •Says Our people can’t afford to watch a macabre dance. We must have a seamless transition •••As 76 Non – Serving Senators reiterate their Support for Akpabio, […]
Akwa Ibom Entertainers Plan Big For Gov Emmanuel
…kick-off 2023 Ibom Entertainment Week Friday Entertainers in Akwa Ibom State, comprising singers, actors, presenters, dancers, musicians, and comedians, among other artistes in the entertainment industry, are bringing the entertainment world to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, with the Third Edition of Ibom Entertainment Week scheduled to hold between Friday, May 19 […]
Oku Ibom Ibibio Floats Scholarships For 100 Indigent Varsity Students
…Commends Gov Emmanuel’s Investment In Education A lifeline has come for 100 indigent Students of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) as Oku Ibom Ibibio, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr), Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR floats a scholarship scheme to ease their academic pursuits Ntenyin Etuk, who is the Chancellor of AKSU and President General of […]
EFCC officers arrested, charged with killing junior colleague
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of two of its officials, Apata Odunayo and Ogbuji Tochukwu, who were allegedly involved in a scuffle that led to the death of a cadet, Abel Isah, in the Sokoto Zonal Command of the anti-graft commission. The suspects have been charged with criminal conspiracy […]